Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 February 2017
222. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the arrangements being made for children with special needs, including children on the autistic spectrum, in new schools (details supplied) due to open in 2017 and 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5596/17]
View answerI can confirm that major building projects for the schools referred to by the Deputy are included on the 6-year Construction Programme announced in November 2015. Each project includes the provision of a two classroom Special Needs Unit to meet the educational requirements of children with special needs, including children on the autistic spectrum.
